Description

Vineyard

Soil type: Limestone and chalk for the Grenache and Syrah, and deep limestone and gravel for the Mourvèdre.

Harvest: mechanical at night in order to avoid premature oxidation.

Average yield: 44 hl/ha

Vinification

Grape selection. Grape destemming, separate vinification for each type of grape. Fermentation lasted 4 days for the Grenache and Mourvèdre and 5 for the Syrah at a maximum temperature of 28°C. Traditional maceration for the 3 varieties (around 14 days).

The wine was aged in 80% American oak barrels (35% new, 65% 1 and 2 year-old) and 20% in 1 year-old French oak barrels.